Trump may be gone but American politics is still in crisis. The Lincoln Project has sparked a nationwide movement to restore our democracy. This podcast is hosted by co-founder Reed Galen and he is regularly joined by our political experts and guests that helped defeat Trump and continue the mission to stamp out Trumpism and the seditionists who backed him. The podcast discusses today’s political challenges, our vision for the future and how all Americans can be part of our pro-democracy mov ...
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Author, Filmmaker and Activist, Bill Carter where they discuss the soon-to-be released documentary, Kiss the Future. The film explores the perils of nationalism and art’s role as a weapon of resistance and activism through the lens of the 1990s Siege of Sarajevo and how American aid worker Bill Carter forged an unlikely…
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Are Social Media Platforms Killing Our Democracy? (with Imran Ahmed)
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Imran Ahmed, the Founder and CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). They discuss CCDH’s latest legal victory against Elon Musk and Twitter, why our democracy’s stability is threatened by unregulated social media platforms and accompanying disinformation, and why balancing innovation with safety and prospe…
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Donald Trump Has Zero Respect for the Military with Daniel Barkhuff
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Daniel Barkhuff, Former Navy SEAL and Founder of Veterans for Responsible Leadership to discuss the continual disrespect Donald Trump shows our nation’s military, why a notable percentage of veterans have fallen prey to the disinformation of Trumpism, and why the far-right’s warped views on masculinity so easily result …
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Against All Enemies with Ken Harbaugh
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Ken Harbaugh, former Navy pilot and executive producer of the new documentary, Against All Enemies. They discuss the rise of violent extremism in the military and its connection to political movements, the appeal of extremist organizations to veterans and the responsibility of society to provide alternate pathways for v…
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The Frontlines of Democracy - Part II: Exurbia Now with David Masciotra
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Host Reed Galen is joined by author, journalist, and political analyst, David Masciotra. They discuss the rise of exurbia as a haven for those seeking to escape progressive culture and diversity along with as a breeding ground for the radical right-wing insurgency. Plus how the collapse of community and local media prevalent in exurban areas goes h…
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The Frontlines of Democracy - Part I: White Rural Rage with Tom Schaller & Paul Waldman
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Authors/Journalists Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman, Co-Authors of, White Rural Rage: The Threat to American Democracy. They discuss the anger and disconnect felt by white Americans in rural areas, the political tragedy of rural America, and why a comprehensive rural movement is needed to bring political competition and a…
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Did It Happen Here? (with Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins)
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins, Assistant Professor in the College of Social Studies at Wesleyan University. They discuss the use of the term 'fascism' in the current political climate and the historical comparisons often cited, what sort of fascism has occurred in America, and whether or not Donald Trump should be considered…
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The Politics of Fear with Arthur Goldwag
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Author Arthur Goldwag to discuss the persistence of paranoia in American history and its influence on politics and society (both past and present). Plus, they examine the current political climate and the need to reach out to Trump supporters (especially through the lens of community). For more from Arthur Goldwag, be s…
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Author/Journalist, Podcaster, and Tech Industry Expert Kara Swisher. They discuss the philosophy and impact of the tech industry, the tech industry’s messianic tendencies and the cult-like followings they often attract, tech’s lack of accountability, and the parallels between the tech industry and the Far-Right/Trump. P…
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Does America Exist Without Democracy and Rule of Law? (with Barton Gellman)
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Journalist, Author, and Senior Advisor at the Brennan Center for Justice, Barton Gellman. They discuss Barton’s recent pivot from journalism to joining the fight for our democracy, the dangerous threat our nation’s institutions face if an authoritarian wins the presidency, and why a significant segment of Americans feel…
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Host Reed Galen discusses Donald Trump's latest mockery of Biden's strong State of the Union address and how his bullying behavior demonstrates a complete lack of decency and leadership. This latest display from Trump crystalizes the fact that the 2024 presidential election will at its very core be about values. For more from Reed Galen, subscribe …
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We Are Better Off Today Than We Were Four Years Ago with Ron Insana
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Ron Insana (Senior Analyst and Commentator at CNBC) to discuss the current state of the American economy, how technology and cultural advancement will influence our nation’s future economy/workforce, and the importance of historical memory. Plus, are we entering a new historical epoch? For more from Reed Galen, be sure …
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The Game We’re in vs. the Game We Know
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Trygve Olson to discuss nuances of what Nikki Haley's role in 2024 should mean for the pro-democracy movement, why the media is in many way guilty of playing the game they know (rather than the game they are in), and the global implications that arise when American democracy is questioned.…
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Host Reed Galen is joined by journalist and author Jacob Heilbrunn to discuss why the right is so enthralled with authoritarianism and foreign dictators, the evolution of our nation’s culture war (including the role of history and the media), and what the future could look like if Donald Trump’s vision for America comes to fruition. If you’d like t…
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A Lesson in Politics and a Lesson in History
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Host Reed Galen is joined by fellow Lincoln Project Co-Founder Rick Wilson to give their reactions to the South Carolina GOP primary, discuss why the Trump campaign is moving in the wrong direction, and lay out why the RNC is now completely infested with MAGA. Plus...a lesson in history. To hear more from Rick Wilson, be sure to check out his Subst…
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We're Here for Freedom with Mi Vecino (Devon Murphy-Anderson & Alex Berrios)
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Devon Murphy-Anderson and Alex Berrios, the Co-Founders of Mi Vecino, the first year-round, boots-on-the-ground voting rights organization in Florida that’s on a mission to register, educate, and empower Hispanic, multicultural, and first-time voters who’ve been historically and systemically marginalized, silenced, or i…
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The Threat of White Christian Nationalism - Part IV: Why Do White Evangelicals Worship at the Altar of Donald Trump? (with Sarah Posner)
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In the fourth and final episode of “The Threat of White Christian Nationalism”, host Reed Galen is joined by investigative journalist and author Sarah Posner. They discuss the historical roots of the Christian right (including the opposition to desegregation and the rise of the prosperity gospel), what MAGA learns from Christian nationalism’s spiri…
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The Threat of White Christian Nationalism - Part III: The Power Worshippers with Katherine Stewart
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In the third episode of “The Threat of White Christian Nationalism”, host Reed Galen is joined by investigative journalist and author Katherine Stewart. They discuss how the white Christian nationalist movement is driven by a cohort of leaders and organizations that form a deep organizational network, how the attack on public education is part of a…
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The Threat of White Christian Nationalism - Part II: The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory with Tim Alberta
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In the second episode of “The Threat of White Christian Nationalism”, host Reed Galen is joined by journalist and bestselling author Tim Alberta. They discuss the societal perceptions of American evangelicals and the flaws/fallacies within their movement, why bad history plus bad theology equals the perfect formula for christian nationalism, and wh…
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The Threat of White Christian Nationalism - Part I: Piety Not Required with Jeff Sharlet
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In the first episode of “The Threat of White Christian Nationalism”, host Reed Galen is joined by journalist and bestselling author Jeff Sharlet. They discuss the religious and cultural landscape of present-day American evangelicalism, how white Christian nationalism is not "old-time religion" but a rapidly mutating political theology, and how whit…
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Nothing Good Comes From Trump…Never Has, Never Will
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Host Reed Galen discusses how Donald Trump’s troubles have influenced the current direction of the Republican party, how Speaker Mike Johnson would rather sabotage our nation (and democracy) and choose Trump instead of passing bipartisan immigration reform and aid to Ukraine, and how the GOP has more interest in ruling rather than governing. Plus, …
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Masochism and Ritual Humiliation with Ruth Ben-Ghiat
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Author and Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University. They discuss what to take away from the latest E. Jean Carroll verdict, how autocrats and criminal behavior often go hand-in-hand, and Greg Abbott’s handling of the Texas border as viewed through a lens of authoritarianism. Plus,…
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“Hello, Would You Like to Talk to Me About Politics?” (with Mary-Pat Hector)
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Mary-Pat Hector, the CEO of RISE, an organization that builds student-led advocacy campaigns, promotes increased access to higher education…and strengthens students’ political power through youth voter mobilization. They discuss why Gen Z voters are so unique, why they’re so crucial to defend our democracy in 2024, and …
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There's a Time Bomb in Trump’s Coalition with Tom LoBianco
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Veteran Politics Reporter Tom LoBianco to recap the results of the New Hampshire GOP Primary, discuss what to expect from Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, and the GOP as a whole post-New Hampshire, and look ahead to the electoral road leading up to Super Tuesday. Plus, is the Republican party destined to go the way of the Whi…
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Something Has Changed in the Last Week Since Iowa…
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Host Reed Galen discusses Ron DeSantis’ recent dropping out of the GOP presidential primary race and his spineless nomination of Trump, the recent national spotlight on Donald Trump’s cognitive decay, and a look ahead to the New Hampshire primary. For more from Reed Galen, check out his latest piece on Iowa and be sure to subscribe to “The Home Fro…
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